Anger and grief of families of soldiers killed in Afghan war – BBC News
It’s 20 years since US forces first launched airstrikes against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, in response to the attacks of 9/11. For military families of coalition troops who lost relatives in the conflict, it will be a…
Taliban celebrate “moment of victory” after last foreign forces leave Afghanistan – BBC News
The Taliban have been making the most of their first day in full control of Afghanistan – an “enjoyable moment of victory” according to their leaders. Taliban fighters have been keen to show off some of the equipment and weapons…
Taliban seize power in Afghanistan as President flees country – BBC News
The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan, occupying the capital Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Taliban forces occupied the Presidential Palace, from where they are preparing to announce that they are the new rulers of an “Islamic…